> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pro-People [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 9:54 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [plug] Suggestions Needed
>
>
> Ronny,
>
> The problem w/ setting up a permanent password to file is it
> leaves you less
> flexibility to change it on the fly.
> As part of a good security policy, passwords should be
> changed periodically.
> Unless you want to keep updating
> some other files when you do this, you are better off keeping your
> authentication database on a single location, be that
> /etc/passwd, LDAP or
> whatever.
>
> As far as fetchmail is concerned, it's proven itself to be a
> very nifty
> tool. But that's what it is, just a tool. You already have
> all the tools
> you need to implement ETRN. I suggested to RTFM your on your
> MTA since am
> not sure what you're using. There are ways to do this w/
> sendmail, postfix,
> qmail, exim, even OpenMail. Use the services already running
> before adding
> another layer of complexity. This prevents a LOT of
> headaches in the future
> =)
>
> As far as security is concerned, yes you are the only guy w/
> access to the
> server NOW. But what if your services grow beyond the capacity of one
> person to administer? A security policy should be set up to
> anticipate
> growth beyond a single administrator configuration.
>
Hi Pro,
It was really nice reading your responses. :-) But unfortunately :-z, it's
not me who needs the solution, it's actually Mr. Rommel P. Feria. For sure,
nabasa na niya ito. So I guess, ok na siya sa gagawin niyang setup.
Onie
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